IV Therapy Vascular Access RN
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: IV Therapy Vascular Access Team Registered Nurse

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Position on Vascular Access Team with 12-hour rotating shifts (primarily days, flexible night rotations as needed).
• Schedule includes every other weekend; rotation pattern typically one week nights followed by one week days, with possible mid-week rotations.
• Candidates should be flexible to cover critical vacancies, including night shifts.
• Suitable candidates include ER RNs and infusion RNs.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Vermont.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Vascular Access).
• Strong IV skills including AVA certification and PICC skills preferred.
• Experience with large trauma Level 1 cases within the last year.
• Epic electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years (mandatory).
• Ability to assess PICC lines, perform dressing changes, administer TPA, place peripheral IVs, troubleshoot lines and ports, draw blood as needed, and float to other related tasks.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior travel experience preferred but not mandatory.

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA standards).
• ACLS, PALS, and other certifications as applicable per unit/job description.
• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification as required.
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration.
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually.
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B series or declination, Varicella vaccines or positive titer, flu vaccination or exemption during flu season, COVID-19 vaccination or declination, pneumonia vaccination or declination if applicable.
• Drug testing as required.

Additional Requirements

• Must have reliable personal transportation; public transportation is not accessible in the area.
• Must complete all required facility-specific documents and training modules prior to start, including EPIC and Cornerstone modules.
• Employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.
• Complete and submit all work history details including bed count, EMR, and facility type.
• Must comply with facility dress code and telephone usage policies.
• Required to complete Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent forms and criminal background checks specific to Vermont.
• Time-sensitive submission of photo for badge and auto registration forms required.
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work, including mask-wearing and social distancing requirements.

Work Environment

• Monday through Sunday coverage with no block schedules.
• Orientation offered bi-weekly on Mondays.
• Facility is a Level 1 trauma center with a focus on critical care and vascular access.

Summary

This travel RN position on the Vascular Access Team requires a highly skilled nurse with strong IV and PICC line expertise, trauma experience, and recent Epic EMR proficiency. Flexibility in scheduling and prior travel experience are preferred. The role demands compliance with extensive credentialing, immunization, and background check requirements, as well as reliable transportation due to limited public transit options.